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Strengthened partnership with Albanian institutions on the road to EU accession
The Beneficiary Steering Committee meeting of the “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” programme (Horizontal Facility III) highlighted the strategic importance of the European Union – Council of Europe partnership in supporting Albania’s ongoing reform efforts, particularly...
Aligning practices and advancing co-operation to strengthen post-release support for violent extremist offenders in Western Balkans
Around 40 representatives of relevant institutions and civil society organisations from the Western Balkans gathered in Sarajevo on 3 – 4 December 2025, together with Council of Europe experts, to share knowledge, strengthen co-operation, and harmonise approaches when it comes to providing...
Strengthening prison and probation systems in the Western Balkans
The Western Balkans will continue to enhance prison and probation structures to manage violent extremist offenders (VEOs) and prevent radicalisation after release. This conclusion was reached at the 6th Steering Committee meeting of the regional action “Enhancing co-operation in the Western...
Наставници/е у Србији награђене за иновативне часове о демократији и људским правима
Five teachers have been recognised for their outstanding lessons plans promoting democratic culture and innovative teaching methods, following the National Competition “Competences for Democratic Culture and the Cross-Curricular Approach – Application in Practice”. The winners were selected by an...
Kosovo Correctional Service to integrate Council of Europe methodology for managing violent extremist offenders
Kosovo Correction Service (KCS) has taken further steps toward integrating the Council of Europe’s methodology for working with violent extremist offenders (VEOs), bringing together prison practitioners, management representatives and experts to prepare for full scale implementation across the...
Care ethics and solidarity: Rethinking how women access to justice in Türkiye
Imagine a justice system where women are met not only with legal protection, but with genuine care, shared responsibility and meaningful solidarity. This vision brought together public institutions, academics and civil society in Ankara for the roundtable meeting “From Care Ethics to Solidarity:...
Mladi prepoznaju nejednakosti u uticaju ekoloških problema
More than half of young people in Serbia believe that environmental degradation affects vulnerable groups the most and further brings them to the margin of the society. These groups have fewer resources and weaker representation compared to the majority of the popularion to protect themselves...
Crna Gora postavlja temelje za unapređenje koordinacije u odgovoru na nasilje nad ženama i nasilje u porodici
U cilju jačanja institucionalnog odgovora na nasilje u porodici kroz unapređenje koordinacije među relevantnim korisnicima, Crna Gora je zvanično započela rad na reviziji Protokola o postupanju, prevenciji i zaštiti od nasilja nad ženama i nasilja u porodici u Crnoj Gori. Dana 2. decembra u...
EU i Savet Evrope podržavaju Srbiju u jačanju inkluzivnih reformi i zaštite prava
Representatives of Serbian institutions, the EU and the Council of Europe gathered in Belgrade to assess ongoing results from the joint programme Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye, highlighting collaborative efforts to support reforms and plan future priorities. The meeting...
Marking 16 Days of Activism in Albania by highlighting women’s property rights
Women and girls from the Shkoza community marked the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence by learning how property rights protect dignity, security and independence. Organised by the Tirana Legal Aid Society (TLAS) with the support of the action Improving the protection of the...
Pilot sudovi u Bosni i Hercegovini unapređuju praksu rukovođenja sudovima na osnovu rezultata internih anketa
On 28 November, the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) organised a one-day workshop bringing together representatives of its eight pilot courts to discuss the implementation, analysis, and long-term sustainability of internal satisfaction surveys in Bosnia and Herzegovina....
Turkish authorities step up co-ordination to protect refugee and migrant children
Representatives from the Ministry of Family and Social Services, the Presidency of Migration Management, and the Ministry of National Education met in Ankara to enhance inter-agency cooperation in the delivery of protection services for refugee and migrant children. The meeting focused on...
Crna Gora ostvaruje napredak u reformi pravosuđa i jača zaštitu žrtava, zaključio Upravni odbor
Crna Gora nastavlja da ostvaruje napredak u reformi pravosuđa i jačanju zaštite prava žrtava, što je potvrđeno na šestom sastanku Upravnog odbora akcije “Jacanje odgovornosti pravosudnog sistema i unapredjenje zastite prava zrtava u Crnoj Gori “održanom u Podgorici 27. novembra. Kako se projekat...
Obezbeđivanje pravne podrške žrtvama trgovine ljudima u Srbiji
Victims of trafficking require timely, reliable, and victim-centred legal support. A recent discussion organised by the Council of Europe in co-operation with the Ministry of the Interior examined how to further strengthen access to these services. The round-table brought together representatives...
Nova Komunikaciona strategija Državnog tužilaštva Crne Gore i Tužilačkog savjeta 2026–2028
Državno tužilaštvo Crne Gore i Tužilački savjet započeli su proces izrade nove Komunikacione strategije za period 2026–2028, kao i pratećeg Akcionog plana za 2026. godinu. Ovo predstavlja treći uzastopni strateški dokument koji se razvija uz tehničku podršku Evropske unije i Savjeta Evrope kroz...
Children’s corner supported by the EU and the Council of Europe inaugurated in Idrizovo Prison
Idrizovo Prison, the largest penitentiary facility in North Macedonia, now has a dedicated children’s corner for young visitors and the families of inmates. Located in the visitors’ area, the children’s corner provides a safe and welcoming environment during family visits. Representatives of...
Visual Art Exhibition & Panel Discussion
“Let’s bring justice closer to the citizens” marked the 30th Anniversary of the membership of North Macedonia in the Council of Europe
To mark the European Day of Justice and the 30th anniversary since North Macedonia joined the Council of Europe, the Council of Europe Programme Office in Skopje with the support from the European Union, organised a public event to highlight the importance of equal access to justice for all, by...
Crna Gora unapređuje praksu izvršenja presuda Evropskog suda za ljudska prava
Dvodnevni Okrugli sto na temu „Izvršenje presuda Evropskog suda za ljudska prava (ESLJP)u odnosu na Crnu Goru“ održan u Podgorici 18. i 19. novembra 2025. godine okupio je predstavnike nadležnih državnih organa, sudova, tuđilaštava i institucija kako bi diskutovali ključne aspekte...
Sustaining democratic reforms in North Macedonia: EU and Council of Europe support public authorities to advance rule of law and human rights protection
By supporting people, local communities and institutions, the European Union and the Council of Europe are supporting North Macedonia to advance key judicial reforms and better protected human rights. This partnership continues to drive sustainable progress on the country’s European path. The...
Strengthening Judicial Responses to SLAPPs in the Western Balkans
A regional exchange on strengthening judicial responses to Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs) was held in Podgorica, Montenegro, on 19 and 20 November, gathering high-level representatives of judicial academies from across the Western Balkans. The event provided a dedicated...
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